By John Smith • Published: 18 Jun 2020 • 12:51
WHEN a report was received by the volunteer fire brigade in Tossa de Mar that a diver was in difficulty and needed assistance, no proper rescue boat was immediately available.
The diver could only be reached by sea and the firemen decided that his health was more important than their dignity so they borrowed two kayaks and a tourist pedal boat to get to him.
Happily, they were able to offer basic medical assistance until a rescue boat arrived at which time he was transferred via the pedal boat and then taken by emergency services to a medical centre for treatment.
The local fire brigade union has criticised the lack of facilities and equipment currently available.
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Married to Ophelia in Gibraltar in 1978, John has spent much of his life travelling on security print and minting business and visited every continent except Antarctica. Having retired several years ago, the couple moved to their house in Estepona and John became a regular news writer for the EWN Media Group taking particular interest in Finance, Gibraltar and Costa del Sol Social Scene. Currently he is acting as Editorial Consultant for the paper helping to shape its future development. Share your story with us by emailing newsdesk@euroweeklynews.com, by calling +34 951 38 61 61 or by messaging our Facebook page www.facebook.com/EuroWeeklyNews
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